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Agree on all 3 points @CYB - JUH looked deflated and lost out there - I’m sure he’ll work his way into the AFL, but talk of him being the next Buddy Franklin looks off the mark at the moment. Shai Bolton is fantastic - I was thinking the same re Kozzy: he has the smarts, skill and toughness to be as good as Bolton: something to aspire to.

Warning! Warning! A depleted Dons does not historically bode well!

You’re dead right - the recruitment has happened at the same time as the culture has changed on and off the field, which has led eventually to the flag. Every aspect of the club, it seems, is being run in the right way, which leads to harmonious outcomes. It’s been a long build, but hopefully one that will now breed sustained success. The fact that all these draftees, no matter if a defender, midfielder or forward, are able to learn their craft from (now) elite players is something we haven’t had at our club for many, many years. Imagine if the likes of Watts, Trengrove, Garland etc had the same opportunity…

I would urge anyone that hasn’t done so (or is sceptical) to get out to Casey, Covid permitting, and watch the women play. Absolutely fierce and an opportunity to get close up to the action.

Totally - Huddo is my favourite caller, along with Gerard Whateley - their call of those three goals was just awesome.

Absolute legend of our great club and absolutely instrumental in pushing indigenous awareness to forefront. Really hope he stays at the club in some capacity, but I wonder if he and his family will move back to WA? Either way, I hope he can continue his immense work as an indigenous mentor and leader.

Bang! Bang bang bang!

This is amazing @The Mighty Demons - thanks! Would you be able to do one with the minute or so before the final siren?

Yep - one of my favourite things is listening to those key moments with the commentary from the different radio stations - especially SEN with Huddo and Whateley.

That desperate Brayshaw diving mark and goal was a big turning point, as was Fritta’s clutch goal to stop the bleeding.

Good morning everyone - I’ll be on a self-imposed media ban til first bounce, so enjoy the game - it’s been a long time coming - and see you on the other side! Come On The Dees

BUMP! Driving past so many houses with Maxy on the flags and banners, I was reminded of this song.

Done

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Looking good! Where did you get those banners?

My MFCSS has kicked in now:I can’t help but think that we may come out a little flat after the extended break - may be a week too much for us?

Razor Ray is not umpiring finals.

I don’t like participation medals for doing nothing either, but for a bloke like Hunt to miss out, when he has played and made a huge contribution for the bulk of the year is deserving of the recognition.

That’s right - also harks back to a time where football clubs didn’t have massive squads: if you were not in the first team, you were competing for the Reserves Premiership or U19 Premiership, so would have had a dip at one of the titles.

Exactly right - the fact that there is only 1 prize per year, makes it bloody hard to get any recognition: in the English Football League, there are 3 different cup competitions as well as the 4 leagues to try and win or get promotion from. From memory, I think that a promotion or championship medal is given to any player that’s played a game. I think after the upheaval for these players over past two years, it would be a good time to start squad recognition for each player that’s played a game that season.

Why do people still use that dreadful logo? I have only bad memories of that era!

I heard Garry and Tim interview this guy on their show a couple of weeks back: absolutely fantastic.

I was thinking exactly this: I’m sure they’ve explored this option, but could he run things from Adelaide, with a trip over each week? Maybe it’s a job where you need to be always amongst the players?

Come ON you Dees!

Just chatting to my mad Bombers neighbour: says he and all his crew are right behind the Dees.